Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says the first step is having a MRI or a CT scan that they use prior to the procedure that will serve as a road map, so they have an idea of what the problem is. He explains in the spine…...

How can steroids help to ease back pain? Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains when it is a good idea to treat back pain with steroids and when doctors decide to do it as treatment after several options. Is it okay to take over-the-counter medications that long in…...

Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says opioids have been and epidemic, especially combined with benzos. He points out those chronic opioids are not the best solution for any kind of chronic musculoskeletal pain and can cause your pituitary gland, your endocrine system, and your hormones to be irreversibly effective.…...

Back pain is absolutely treatable, affirms Dr. Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. Physical therapy is one of the alternatives that the specialist explains to the patients, who can expect their complete recovery. “Physical therapists help patients to understand their bodies and teach them ways to self-manage in order to prevent further…...

Back pain is due to muscular issues or could be a mechanical problem. It can be caused by cervical radiculopathy, lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica), degenerative disc release (which is a normal aging process), herniated disc and scoliosis according to Specialist Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. Aging, genetics, occupation hazards, sedentary lifestyle and…...

Practicing a good posture when you stand or sit, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a healthy diet are tips to prevent back pain. Susan Nowrouzi, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Hospital of Miami, says good posture gives less pressure on the back and weight is the main factor of back pain. Exercising to keep…...

Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, recommends doing some aerobic exercises to reduce pain. "Exercising by itself causes all of this release of chemicals that are better than basically any medication," he points out. He also tells the patients to walk briskly for thirty minutes at a minimum and at…...

Some people with soft tissue injuries do not experience any symptoms. Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about giving some time for the pain to go away, instead of over treating it, and when it is necessary to go to the ER. There are symptoms like weakness…...